Wednesday 19 April 2023

Study Calls Poverty a ‘Major Risk Factor for Death in the U.S.’

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Poverty rates may help explain lower life expectancy, according to a research letter.



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New Developments for Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Ankylosing spondylitis: Advances in treatment, diagnosis, guidelines and lifestyle choices.



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Tuesday 18 April 2023

FDA OKs Second COVID Bivalent Booster for Many Americans

The agency is looking to increase protection against COVID-19 by spurring interest in a bivalent booster, which to date has been received by just 17% of Americans.



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Oakland's Soda Tax Cut Local Sales by 27%

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A local “soda tax” launched in Oakland, CA, appears to have cut down on the consumption of sugary drinks.



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Long COVID Mobile Monitoring Study Hunts for Answers

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The federally funded RECOVER Initiative expects to give out 10,000 sensors to people with long COVID to collect data in real time.



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